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Comment by Vicki Barber on November 11, 2009 at 9:36am

Sandy McD. There are several websites that can keep you in the know, just a couple of which are yokosukabase.com, gw.ffc.navy.mil,and passthechopsitx.blogspot.com. I find these informational and entertaining. They make me feel like I am particpating in his life to a degree. And........this site is a lifesaver. Welcome aboard

Comment by Lynda (Sarah's Mom) on November 11, 2009 at 9:24am

Ginger, My daughter has been approved for liberty for four days while we are in Japan which means she won't have to work on those days. The other 3 days we are there she will have to work several hours and then she can spend time with us.

Comment by Sandy McD on November 11, 2009 at 8:33am

Hi there. Wanted to introduce myself: Sandy McD. My son, Ryan, is leaving this Saturday and will be stationed on the GW. Not looking forward to the goodbye part, but I'm excited and proud of him.
Any suggestions on how to find out more about what things are going to be like for him? I want to find out as much as I can, hoping the distance won't seem quite so far.
Looking forward to getting to know you all!
Sandy

Comment by Ginger on November 11, 2009 at 7:39am

Crazy question-----Does your sailor take their leave when families visit Japan or do you go and just spend time with them when their duty shift is over?

Comment by Lynda (Sarah's Mom) on November 10, 2009 at 7:56pm

Paula, From what I can find out there is a JR train that will go to Yokosuka. You should be on the express car (green sign on train cars). If you are not a member of the Japan moms, check in there. Anti M has posted comments on rail travel in Japan. I'm just nervous about the travel part. My mom and I are staying in Tokyo the first two days and we will take a shuttle bus from the airport to our hotel. We still are trying to figure out about getting to Yokosuka. I've read the trains do not have a lot of room for luggage. I'll let you know when I hear anything else. Also go online to www.japanrail.com to determine if you want to buy a rail pass before you go. There is an office in Houston where these can be purchased.

Comment by Natalie ~*~ aka Shane's Mom ~*~ on November 10, 2009 at 6:42pm

Thanks Paula, I'd hate to know I pressed ignore on my son! :(

Comment by Paula (Erica's mom) on November 10, 2009 at 6:38pm

Natalie,
The calls that I have gotten from the ship phone come in with an 867 are code and a normal 10 digit number,

Lynda that is wonderful. If you talk to her again, can you please ask what train I should take from the airport to the base. Thanks

Comment by Natalie ~*~ aka Shane's Mom ~*~ on November 10, 2009 at 4:45pm

I finally got another email from my son! It always makes for a great day! Also has anyone ever got a call on there cell that starts with a 1 and is 7 digits long? I ignored one then got to thinking maybe it was international or from the ship???? Ugh! Don't they come unknown? He hasn't called from the ship yet so I don't know.

Comment by Lynda (Sarah's Mom) on November 10, 2009 at 12:56pm

I get an e-mail from Sarah about every 2 to 3 days. All she can talk about right now if our trip. She plans to meet us at the airport if everything works out. Also she got liberty approved for Thursday thru Sunday. I am so glad about that one.

Comment by Paula (Erica's mom) on November 10, 2009 at 10:04am

Lynda, I am so excited for you. I can't wait and I have more like 19 days :(! I have not heard much from mine lately so I am assuming they are really busy in her department.

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